Streamlining the Supply Chain

In any field, efficient management is the key to success and given the current nature of the increasingly global marketplace, efficient supply chain management has become an absolute necessity for businesses to stay competitive. Thus, Supply Chain Managers all over the world are constantly working towards enhancing their existing supply chain strategies to stay ahead of the game and keep their clients happy.

At a time when customer expectations are at an all-time high, meeting these expectations means overseeing each part of the supply chain process, then assessing and ensuring that every step of the way is as efficient as possible. Although, it sounds difficult and expensive, sometimes all it takes is a few tweaks to reach the optimum level of efficiency.

Increased Transparency in Communication-

First and foremost, a key component in having a note-worthy relationship with your client is by providing as much transparency in communication as possible. Just as you like to keep track of the goods at each stage as it moves from point A to point B, your clients would also feel assured if they are able to do so as it would allow them to evaluate their own strategies for their maximum benefit. At MGH, our very own portal - myshipment.com allows our clients/partners/agents/shippers to track their goods in real-time and at the same time eases the pressure on constant communication between the two parties regarding their shipment status. The accessibility of myshipment.com combined with the proactive nature of CRM teams can indeed prove to be pivotal in increased transparency of communication.

Introducing Up-To-Date Technology –

With the rapidly developing technology, it’s no secret that being able to introduce hi-tech software or equipment can further streamline the supply chain in an effective way. However, before taking any rash decisions as this might rather involve a large investment, it is preferable to discuss and plan such ideas with the supply chain, planning and IT departments and assess the benefits of using such technology beforehand.

Involving IT-

There is a common practice in most businesses of only involving the IT team when something goes wrong. Instead, make the best use of the IT team by consulting with them periodically about potential changes that can be brought about in the technology used in the supply chain department to bring further improvements and make the system more efficient to stay ahead of the competition. From integration with your clients' portals to working with the operations team in coming up with streamlined solutions to make tasks simpler and beyond, consistent involvement of IT is more important than ever in business.

Conducting Regular Training-

Make sure to make the best use of your available resources by engaging all the employees (even the department heads) in regular training. This is will ensure that everyone is always up-to-date with the latest practices and technology in the industry and clear communication across the department.

Constant Monitoring-

Even with the latest technology and an up-to-date team, there might still be lacking in your supply chain. To ensure this doesn’t happen, it is imperative to have constant monitoring and a clear channel of communication between all the members of the team.

For decades now, MGH has possessed expertise in the field of logistics and supply chain. By assisting global organizations with providing supply-chain solutions and enabling companies to stick to their forte in increasing business and catering for their customers' needs, MGH is more than able to take charge of the complexities and hurdles of getting their goods at the right place, at the right time.